{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Keith Middle-High School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":10218838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Outdoor Learning Meets Smart Tech\" project! Your generosity has helped us combine the excitement of outdoor exploration with the power of technology, creating learning experiences that are engaging, meaningful, and memorable. Our students are using these new resources to observe the world around them, document their discoveries, research questions in real time, and make connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they experience outdoors. Technology allows students to become active investigators rather than simply reading about a concept in a textbook.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for our students is being able to use technology while learning outside. They love having tools that allow them to capture observations, examine details more closely, collect information, and share what they discover with their classmates. Students who may be quieter or less confident during traditional classroom instruction have especially warmed to these experiences. Having technology in their hands gives them another way to participate, explore independently, and demonstrate what they know. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they make discoveries and proudly share their findings with others.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our outdoor space is becoming an extension of our classroom—a place where science, technology, curiosity, and hands-on learning come together. We look forward to continuing to use these resources for outdoor investigations, collaborative projects, and real-world learning experiences throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in our students and providing them with opportunities to explore, question, create, and learn in new ways. You have helped us show our students that some of the best learning can happen beyond the walls of the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778879930373,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning-meets-smart-tech/10218838/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning Meets Smart Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":10197512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Growing Hope Through Service\" project! Your generosity has given my students the resources they need to experience the joy of learning while making a positive difference for others. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to see everything that had been provided and even more excited to learn that they would be using these resources for a project centered on giving back. Knowing that their work could benefit others gave our students an even greater sense of purpose and pride.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students have been able to participate in meaningful, hands-on activities that connect classroom learning with service to our community. They have worked together to plan, create, problem-solve, and take responsibility for different parts of the project. One of the most rewarding parts has been watching students realize that even small acts of service can have a meaningful impact. They have encouraged one another, shared ideas, and discovered that their time, talents, and kindness can make a difference. These experiences are helping students develop not only academic skills, but also empathy, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on what students have learned by finding new ways to serve, create, and contribute to the world around them. We want our students to understand that learning does not stop at the classroom door and that they have the ability to use their knowledge and skills to help others. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to grow as learners, leaders, and caring members of their community. Your support has helped us plant seeds of kindness and hope that we believe will continue to grow long after this project is complete.","fullyFundedDate":1778522140234,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hope-through-service/10197512/","projectTitle":"Growing Hope Through Service","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":10097967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"A Garden Classroom in Action\" project! Your generosity has helped us bring learning to life by giving our students opportunities to connect technology with hands-on experiences in our classroom garden. Rather than simply reading about plants, growth, weather, and the environment, students can use technology to observe, document, research, and better understand what is happening right in front of them. These resources help transform our garden into an outdoor classroom where curiosity leads to meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nThe students have been especially excited about using our new technology to explore and document their experiences. They love being able to take a closer look at what they discover, record changes over time, and connect their observations to what we are learning in class. It has been wonderful to see students who may not always be the first to participate in a traditional classroom lesson become enthusiastic and engaged when they have the opportunity to learn through technology and hands-on exploration. The combination gives students different ways to demonstrate their strengths and encourages them to ask questions, investigate, and share their discoveries with others.\r\n\r\nAs our garden continues to grow, so will the opportunities for our students to learn. We look forward to using these resources to collect observations, investigate the natural world, and make connections across science and other subject areas. Thank you for providing our students with tools that make learning more interactive, memorable, and exciting. Your support is helping us nurture not only our garden, but also a classroom full of curious and confident learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778596394574,"projectUrl":"project/a-garden-classroom-in-action/10097967/","projectTitle":"A Garden Classroom in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":10040551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Learning on the Buzzer\" project! Your generosity has brought excitement, energy, and friendly competition into our classroom. The new buzzers have transformed our review activities into interactive learning experiences where every student is eager to participate. When my students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and immediately wanted to know when we could use them. Their excitement was contagious!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the buzzers during whole-group review games, small-group challenges, and practice activities to reinforce important skills and concepts. One of my favorite moments has been watching students encourage their teammates, discuss possible answers, and celebrate when someone gets a question correct. The buzzers make reviewing feel like a game, but behind all the fun, students are practicing critical thinking, recalling information, communicating with their peers, and building confidence. Even students who may be hesitant to participate during a traditional lesson have another engaging way to become involved.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning throughout the school year, these resources will be incorporated into upcoming lessons, test reviews, and collaborative activities. My students are already looking forward to their next opportunity to put their knowledge to the test and hit the buzzer! Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where learning can be engaging, interactive, and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778225487761,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-buzzer/10040551/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Buzzer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":4666447,"projectId":10142879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Collateral project! Because of your generosity, our classroom received much-needed cleaning and sanitation supplies as well as computer mice for student use. These resources are already helping us create a classroom that is cleaner, safer, more organized, and better equipped for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited to see the new supplies and especially happy to have computer mice available to use with their devices. Having these resources may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routine. Students can more easily navigate online assignments, complete research, and participate in technology-based activities. Our cleaning and sanitation supplies also allow us to keep student work areas and frequently used classroom spaces clean throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of the ways students are using the computer mice is during our history research and digital learning activities. Students regularly use their computers to explore historical topics, examine sources, complete assignments, and demonstrate what they have learned. Having a mouse makes these activities easier and more accessible, especially when students are navigating websites, documents, and interactive resources.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating technology into our history lessons through research, primary-source analysis, interactive activities, and student projects. At the same time, our sanitation supplies will help us maintain a clean and welcoming environment where students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our donors a glimpse into our classroom and, most importantly, for showing our students that there are people who care about education and want to see them succeed. Your generosity is helping us provide students with a cleaner, safer, and better-equipped place to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778081328771,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-collateral/10142879/","projectTitle":"Classroom Collateral","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4666447_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503158898870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4666447"},{"teacherId":10340348,"projectId":9871788,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an active, student-centered learning environment through our literary stations. Students are rotating through stations that focus on close reading, vocabulary development, writing responses, and collaborative discussion. One of the most powerful moments came when I watched a group of students fully engaged in a text, debating character motivations and supporting their ideas with evidence. That level of ownership and confidence in their learning is exactly what these resources were meant to create.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore everything, asking questions and jumping into the activities without hesitation. What stood out most was how quickly they shifted from passive learners to active participants. Instead of waiting for instruction, they began leading discussions, helping one another, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support deeper learning as we build toward more complex reading and writing tasks. Students will use these stations to prepare for upcoming assessments, strengthen critical thinking skills, and develop independence in their learning. This project is not just a one-time experience. It is a foundation that will continue to shape how my students engage with literature and with each other throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1769109271178,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-station-project/9871788/","projectTitle":"Literacy Station Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pettaway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340348_orig.jpg?crop=847,847,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762459095903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/literacystationcp"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":9884479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Creativity Meets Curiosity\" project to life! Because of your generosity, our classroom will be filled with exciting, hands-on STEM and art materials ready for students to explore when the new school term begins in August. From DNA extraction kits and chemical reaction investigations to robotics, circuits, and creative art supplies, these resources will allow students to dive into meaningful, interactive learning experiences that spark both curiosity and imagination.\r\n\r\nAlthough we haven't yet introduced the materials to students, I am already planning engaging lessons that will make the most of each item. Students will investigate science concepts by extracting DNA from strawberries, exploring chemical reactions, and even creating erupting volcanoes. At the same time, they will build and code with robotics kits, design origami circuits, and express their creativity through painting and collaborative projects. I can already imagine the excitement and wonder on their faces as they encounter these materials for the first time and realize that learning can be both fun and hands-on.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will support ongoing projects that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Students will not only explore new concepts but also apply their learning in deeper, more meaningful ways through projects and presentations. Your support has set the stage for a year full of discovery and growth, and I am truly grateful for the opportunities you've provided for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772046061864,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-meets-curiosity/9884479/","projectTitle":"Creativity Meets Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":10017764,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where learning and care truly shine every day. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the way our students experience school. Because of your support, our classroom has become more engaging, organized, and welcoming. The new game show buzzers have quickly turned into a student favorite. What used to be a simple question-and-answer session is now a high-energy, collaborative experience. Students who are typically quiet or hesitant to raise their hands are now among the first to participate. I have watched shy students light up with confidence as they press the buzzer and proudly share their thinking with the class. It has truly shifted the level of engagement and enthusiasm in our room.\r\n\r\nThe bulk candy mix has added a fun and positive layer of motivation. We use it thoughtfully to celebrate teamwork, improvement, kindness, and perseverance—not just correct answers. Students cheer each other on, knowing that effort and collaboration matter just as much as getting something right the first time. The small rewards have helped reinforce a growth mindset and have encouraged students to take academic risks without fear.","fullyFundedDate":1768754776608,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-learning-care/10017764/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Spark Learning & Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":9785502,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity, which brought our \"Caring for Creatures: Growing Compassion Through Bird Care\" project to life, transforming our classroom into a buzzing hub of learning, observation, and genuine empathy as students build, fill, and watch our new bird feeders.\r\nWith the new bird feeders, seed, and crafting supplies you provided, we're actively creating a living laboratory right outside our window, observing diverse bird species, learning their behaviors, and understanding their needs, fostering a hands-on connection to nature. Students eagerly fill feeders, track visitors, and use the materials for exciting birdhouse decorating projects, making learning tangible and exciting. \r\nOur next adventure involves integrating art and writing; students are designing bird-themed journals to document their observations, sketch the birds they see, and write stories from a bird's perspective, further cementing their understanding of local ecology and cultivating sustained compassion for all living things. Your support truly helps us grow kindness, one feather at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1762266284384,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-creatures-growing-compassion/9785502/","projectTitle":"Caring for Creatures: Growing Compassion Through Bird Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128960_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x88,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717547614289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128960"},{"teacherId":8128960,"projectId":9341812,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is more organized, engaged, and ready to learn than ever! The new resources have transformed our daily routines and learning environment. My students are now able to find materials quickly, work together in groups more effectively, and take greater ownership of their learning spaces. It's amazing how something as simple as better organization can open the door to deeper focus and creativity.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching the students unpack the new materials for the first time—their excitement was contagious! They immediately began brainstorming how to use the supplies in their current projects. For example, during our recent \"STEM Design Challenge,\" teams used the new bins and tools to set up workstations, assign roles, and manage their time efficiently. It was wonderful to see collaboration and problem-solving come so naturally once the clutter was gone.\r\n\r\nNow that our classroom is running smoothly, my students are diving into new learning opportunities with confidence. We're starting a research and presentation unit where students will use their organized materials to plan, draft, and present projects about topics they're passionate about. Your contribution didn't just provide supplies—it created an environment where students feel capable, excited, and ready to learn every day. 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